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- Gold Operator
- Explore!
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Ages 16+
Highlights
- Explore San Jose's vibrant barrios and museums
- Visit Irazu Volcano and sample Turrialba cheese
- Navigate Tortuguero's canals and spot wildlife
- Learn chocolate making in La Tirimbina forest
- Hike in Monteverde's cloud forest and bridges
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Start trip in San Jose
- Day 2 Discover Irazu volcano, try artisanal cheese, end the day with a cooking lesson and dinner
- Day 3 Free day in Turrialba; optional white water rafting
- Day 4 Journey by bus and boat to Tortuguero National Park. Visit a Sea Turtle Conservancy
- Day 5 Full day to explore Tortuguero National Park searching for wildlife
- Day 6 Travel to Arenal via Guapiles. Visit La Tirimbina for a chocolate tour
- Day 7 Hike in Arenal Volcano National Park. Option to relax in hot springs in afternoon
- Day 8 Morning search for sloths and other wildlife in Arenal.
- Day 9 Drive to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, evening night walk
- Day 10 Search for wildlife on hanging bridges through the cloud forest
- Day 11 Drive south to the Pacific Coast
- Day 12 Full-day trip to explore the wildlife haven of Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula
- Day 13 Free day to explore Dominical
- Day 14 Trip ends in Dominical. Included transfer to San Jose Airport (SJO)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Studio Hotel
Hotelday 1Casa Turire
HotelDays 2, 3Pachira Lodge
LodgeDays 4, 5Arenal Springs Resort and Spa
HotelDays 6, 7, 8Sibu Lodge
LodgeDays 9, 10Hotel Cristal Ballena
HotelDays 11, 12, 13
Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
539
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Fay· June 10th, 2025Tour guide Allan was excellent. It was an enjoyable trip.Show more
- Rosalinda· May 13th, 2025A very pleasant trip.Show more
- Ian· August 11th, 2025The tour was well organised and the attractions and activities were interesting. A couple of the hotels weren’t up to standard.Show more
Dates & Availability
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- -11%From Saturday11 Oct, 2025To Friday24 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$8,050NZ $7,130 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Saturday15 Nov, 2025To Friday28 Nov, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $8,050 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-6%From Saturday22 Nov, 2025To Friday5 Dec, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$8,050NZ $7,590 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Saturday3 Jan, 2026To Friday16 Jan, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$8,580NZ $8,110 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Saturday17 Jan, 2026To Friday30 Jan, 2026This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $9,140 per person
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday7 Feb, 2026To Friday20 Feb, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $8,570 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday21 Feb, 2026To Friday6 Mar, 2026EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $8,570 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Saturday14 Mar, 2026To Friday27 Mar, 2026EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $8,840 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Saturday28 Mar, 2026To Friday10 Apr, 2026EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $8,570 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday25 Apr, 2026To Friday8 May, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $8,500 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Jenny
Asked on April 4th, 2025Is it possible to start the tour from 19th March 2026 or dates are set?
Explore!Operator•Written April 2025unfortunately our dates are set, we wouldn't be able to change the start date I am afraid.
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